Two men from Liverpool have been locked up for life after firing a gun in broad daylight on a Walton street.

Daylight Shooting Shocks Local Community

At 1.55pm on Tuesday 21 February 2023, police were called following reports of a fight on Delamore Street. During the brawl, a gun was fired – luckily, no one was hurt.

Gibney Brothers Convicted of Attempted Murder

Jack Gibney, 25, from Lind Street, and Kevin Gibney, 34, of Utting Avenue, were both found guilty of attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life after a trial at Liverpool Crown Court.

On Friday 10 October, they were sentenced to life behind bars, with a minimum term set at 16 years.

Detective Condemns Reckless Gun Use

“Sadly we have seen the tragic consequences of a gun being recklessly fired in a public place,” said Detective Inspector Chris Clark from the Firearm Investigation Team.

“Thankfully this time nobody was injured, but this behaviour will not be tolerated.

“The Gibneys showed zero regard for the safety of others and rightly face a substantial prison sentence because of it.

“We continue to fight gun crime daily and urge the public to come forward with any info on weapons or criminal activity in their communities.”